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Subcommittee Chairman Stauber Testifies in Support of Resolution to Unleash American Mineral Resources

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Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.J. Res. 140.  Below are Stauber's full remarks, as prepared:  “Thank you, Madam Chair, for the opportunity to testify on H.J. Res. 140 to disapprove of Public Land Order 7917 in accordance with…

Implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024

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Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing about the implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: “The Compacts of Free Association are central to America’s strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific. When we renewed these compacts in 2024,…

Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response, Celebrating America, and Supporting Rural America

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Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on five bills that standardize wildfire response times, support local acts of patriotism, and aid America’s ranchers. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: “Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands heard legislation that honors the life and legacy of our late friend and…

Committee Holds Hearing on Legislation Bolstering Fish Habitats and Reef Ecosystems

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Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on a bill to codify the existing Rigs to Reef initiative, which allows oil and gas operators to decommission offshore energy infrastructure and convert it to artificial reefs. This helps to create critical fish habitat and supports marine ecosystems. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the…

Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on sportsmen and women’s access to and the maintenance of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “Hunting and fishing are a way of life for millions of Americans, these activities grow rural economies and protect outdoor…

Expanding Hunting and Fishing Access on Federal Lands

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Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior issued a Secretarial Order from Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum expanding hunting and fishing access on public lands and waters. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “Hunting and fishing are cherished activities for millions of Americans, including myself. I’m glad to see Secretary Burgum and the…

Interior Launches New U.S. Wildland Fire Service

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Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the unveiling of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “The federal government must do better at preparing for and responding to wildfires. I’d like to commend President Trump and Secretary Burgum for taking action today to strengthen intra-agency wildfire…

Legislation to Overturn Minnesota Mining Ban Introduced in House

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Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Biden administration’s withdrawal of 225,504 acres of land in the Superior National Forest from mineral exploration and development. “Northern Minnesota is blessed with vast resources that can help…

Fixing Our Forests to Protect Water and Power Supplies

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing titled “Fix Our Forests for Affordable and Reliable Water and Power Supplies.” Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) released the following statement in response: “Our neglected federal forests create higher wildfire risk, reduce water availability, and disrupt critical energy infrastructure. We must…

Westerman Statement on the Passing of Representative Doug LaMalfa

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Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement on the passing of Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.). Representative LaMalfa served on the House Committee on Natural Resources for a total of eleven years, including in the 119th Congress. “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my good friend, Doug LaMalfa. We have…